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Athlete Types Introducing the TAP assessment’s 8 Athlete Personality Types TAP the Mind to Win | The Mental Side of Sports

Rocket The Driven Athlete Eagle The Confident Athlete

Maverick The Dynamic Athlete Musketeer The Helpful Athlete

Ice The Methodical Athlete Knight The Protective Athlete

Trailblazer The Spirited Athlete Engineer The Independent Athlete Dr. Robert Troutwine Chief Psychologist & CoFounder The Right Profile, LLC Rob Pike CoFounder The Right Profile, LLC For more information: Phone (321) 3001827 Email [email protected] Web athletetypes.com

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I. What is the TAP?...page 3 II. TAP History...page 4 III. What are the TAP Athlete Types?...page 5 IV. The 8 Athlete Types...page 5

Rocket...page 6 Maverick...page 7 Ice...page 8 Trailblazer...page 9 Musketeer...page 10 Eagle...page 11 Knight...page 12 Engineer...page 13

V. How to use the Athlete Types...page 14 Coaches...page 14 Teams / Athletic Camps...page 14 Athletes...page 15 Parents / Mentors...page 15

VI. Athlete Types distribution...page 15 Generally...page 16 NFL...page 17 MLB...page 19

VII. Other reports available from the TAP...page 20 TAP Coach Report...page 21 TAP Athlete Development Report...page 22 TAP Parent/Mentor Guide...page 23 TAP Athlete Evaluation / Draft Report....page 24

VIII. Team Analytics....page 25 IX. Managing your Team’s Database of Reports TAP 360...page 26 X. About The Right Profile...page 27


I. What is the TAP?

The Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP) is a validated athletic mindset indicator that measures 3 learning and 11 behavioral traits important for participating and competing in athletics. These traits and trait combinations makeup critical factors that are generally referred to as “intangibles” in the sports world — examples include composure under pressure, competitive spirit, mental toughness, ability to adjust, etc.

The primary purpose of the TAP is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual athlete’s mindset so that all the stakeholders in an athlete’s development – the athlete, coach and parent/mentor – are armed with tools and techniques to foster development and optimize mental performance.

The TAP is highly reliable, meaning a person’s scores are very consistent, do not vary much from day to day. Reliability checks have yielded high figures relative to other psychometric instruments, r = .92, (where a value of 1.00 would be perfect). The TAP does not measure one’s personality and does not make a medical diagnosis.

How does one take the TAP? The TAP assessment is taken online at takethetap.com via a computer or tablet and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. It includes 100 questions and one timed exercise.

Who should take the TAP? The TAP is designed for individuals age 13 and above. All athletes age 13 and above are recommended to take the TAP to learn more about themselves including tips & techniques for improvement. Coaches, parents and sports fans are also welcome to take the TAP to learn more about themselves and how they compare and stackup to amateur and professional athletes.

How frequently should one take the TAP? The TAP should be taken at least once per year for competitive athletes aged 1325. Although core personality traits rarely change, attitudes and habits can be developed and those changes will be picked up by the TAP and the corresponding reports. Some people will fall in between two types so their athlete type could change when taking the TAP multiple times, especially after some maturation time or devotion to mental performance development activities including those available through our company.

Tom Brady has many “intangible” qualities that elevate him to the top of his profession


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What information and output is available from taking the TAP? Upon completing the TAP a myriad of reports are available including reports for each of the stakeholders in an athlete’s development – the athlete, coach and parent/mentor. Learn more at AthleteTypes.com. Additionally, individual TAP results can be fed to a team database allowing for analysis at the team level plus valuable comparisons of a team to national peer averages and how the team stacks up mentally. Learn more about TAP Team Analytics on page 25.

II. TAP History Starting in 1985, Dr. Robert Troutwine began assessing prospective professional football players on critical factors believed to predict performance success and organizational compatibility for the NFL draft. This led to the original development of the TAP in 1988. The TAP has undergone several improvements and enhancements over the years, its latest in 2014. The TAP and its effectiveness has been the subject of many media articles and video segments including features in these outlets:

The TAP has established a long track record in the National Football League NFL® of predicting success of prospects and helping coaches develop players to reach their full potential. It has been used by well over half the teams in the NFL® and approximately 95% of the current players in the NFL® have taken the TAP. In 2001, the TAP started being utilized for the same purpose by Major League Baseball (MLB®) teams and more recently National Basketball Association (NBA®) teams. The TAP has also been utilized by US Military Special Forces in various capacities. Visit athletetypes.com to see a sampling of teams and organizations that have used the TAP systematically over the years including these leading organizations:

Recently, Dr. Troutwine cofounded The Right Profile, combining the TAP with the latest Internet and predictive analytics technology to develop the groundbreaking TAP 360 System – the only endtoend online system for evaluating, developing & coaching athletes for optimal performance based upon the athlete’s unique mentalmakeup. The TAP 360 System allows all levels of teams, from the pros to college & high school, to benefit from the insights available from the TAP assessment. The Right Profile is committed to improving the overall athletic experience for all involved. We provide our free TAP 360 Starter system for teams to manage and utilize their athletes’ reports.


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III. What are the TAP Athlete Types? More than 30,000 elite athletes have taken the TAP assessment over the years, including most active players in the NFL® and many MLB®, NBA® players and US Military Special Forces members, creating the richest database of this kind on the planet. A deep statistical analysis of the TAP database revealed (8) distinct athlete types (more than personality), each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and particularly effective coaching techniques to help each type maximize their potential.

Upon completing the TAP assessment, individuals are matched to one of the eight types. The TAP Athlete Types are useful & beneficial in a variety of ways:

Athlete Types provide a high level overview of an individual’s mental makeup They introduce a common framework for coaches, athletes and parents to better understand and

interact with one another There are specific tips and techniques for each type to help improve mental performance They provide a positive selfidentifying image for athletes Most find it interesting and fun to learn their athlete type and share it with others

IV. The 8 Athlete Types

On the following eight pages, you will find the summary reports on each athlete type.

Rocket The Driven Athlete Eagle The Confident Athlete

Maverick The Dynamic Athlete Musketeer The Helpful Athlete

Ice The Methodical Athlete Knight The Protective Athlete

Trailblazer The Spirited Athlete Engineer The Independent Athlete


TAP Athlete Type: Rocket The Driven Athlete

Characteristics:

Confident, incharge style Calm, cool & collected Focused on getting things done Optimistic demeanor Does well in social situations Often comfortable being the center of

attention Likes making quick decisions May be overconfident in decision Practical, like to get involved and be

handson May decide too quickly without fully

considering option

Prominent NFL Members: Tom Brady, QB Andrew Luck, QB Jay Cutler, QB Tony Romo, QB Miles Austin, WR Pierre Garcon, WR Matt Forte, RB Ndamukong Suh, DL

Prominent MLB Members:

Evan Longoria, 3B Curtis Granderson, OF David Wright, 3B Matt Garza, P Jered Weaver, P

Strengths: Cool under pressure Gets things done Will push hard to accomplish goals

Weaknesses: May decide too quickly and fail to

consider implications Could be perceived as cocky May rigidly stick to plans

TIPS

Coaching Tip This type likes upbeat, positive coaches. They prefer a decisive coach that is also realistic.

Athlete Tip Your strength is being able to face reality. You can help teammates do this when they are struggling. Also, make sure you prepare enough when facing a weaker opponent or you could be caught off guard.

Parent/Mentor Tip This type wants to be involved in many activities. Make sure they don’t get stretched too far.


TAP Athlete Type: Maverick The Dynamic Athlete

Characteristics:

Inventive, likes coming up with new ideas Does his/her own thing, goes against the

grain Enjoys social interaction & discussion Likes to play devil’s advocate Enjoys trying new activities May be easily distracted chasing different

ideas Will step back and look at something with

a new perspective May seem a bit offbeat, likes to march to

the beat of own drum Flexible about different tactics Unwilling to conform, comply or fully

commit to something

Prominent NFL Members: Ben Roethlisberger, QB Joe Flacco, QB Percy Harvin, WR Lance Briggs, LB Jared Allen, DL


Clayton Kershaw, P Justin Verlander, P Stephen Strasburg, P Nick Swisher, OF Buster Posey, C Brian McCann, C Adam Jones, OF Jay Bruce, OF

Strengths: Comfortable adapting to the moment Seeks unconventional solutions to

problems Willing to take risks

Weaknesses: Sloppy with details Often wings it Difficulty following rules

TIPS

Coaching Tip This type responds well to a firm coach that holds athletes accountable and keeps them on a short leash.

Athlete Tip You have a tendency to think victory is all physical talent and underestimate the importance of effort, attitude and discipline. Keep a journal of your practice a week leading up to competition. Then, increase some aspect of practice, noting it in your journal.

Parent/Mentor Tip Try to develop and reinforce the attitude that actions taken today will have an impact on the future and the idea of delayed gratification these concepts don’t come natural to this type and will have a large positive impact on this type if developed.


TAP Athlete Type: Ice The Methodical Athlete

Characteristics:

They strive to improve and never stop working

Will set high standards for themselves Admits faults & mistakes May be self critical Often competitive and hates losing They tend to push themselves Works hard in the offseason Typically has serious long term goals May seem distant to those they are not

close to Faces reality and expects the same of

others

Prominent NFL Members: Matt Ryan, QB Carson Palmer, QB DeMarco Murray, RB Jordy Nelson, WR Michael Floyd, WR Julian Edelman, WR Rob Gronkowski, TE Robert Mathis, DL


Joe Mauer, C Prince Fielder, 1B Andre Ethier, OF Billy Butler, DH Chris Sale, P Jon Lester, P

Strengths: Sets and focuses on goals Pushes self hard Admits faults

Weaknesses: May be reluctant to change their plan Puts too much pressure on themselves May fail to communicate

TIPS

Coaching Tip Coaching with this type should be direct and sincere. They may see warmth as being phoney.

Athlete Tip Your desire to win/succeed is strong but places a lot of pressure on you emotionally. You have a hard time being truly satisfied or content. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses occasionally. Try seeing the glass half full.

Parent/Mentor Tip This type tends to bottle up their emotions. Try to get them to open up when something is bothering them and talk it through gently and logically with them.


TAP Athlete Type: Trailblazer The Spirited Athlete

Characteristics:

Free thinking Welcomes change Often reinvents the wheel and may make a

simple task too difficult Typically very social allows people in

close Loves living life and often seen as the life

of the party Aesthetics important, may have strong

interests such as foodie, arts, culture, clothing

Intuitive, often insightful perspective Idealistic, pie in the sky High energy and interaction followed by

crashing Expectations and goals may be unrealistic

Prominent NFL Members: Matthew Stafford, QB Robert Griffin III, QB Cam Newton, QB Nick Foles, QB Richard Sherman, DB Maurice JonesDrew, RB Golden Tate, WR Dwayne Bowe, WR Vincent Jackson, WR


David Price, P Jacoby Ellsbury, OF Ryan Zimmerman, 3B Zack Greinke, P Gio Gonzalez, P

Strengths: Creative problem solving, willing to

embrace an idea Can empathize with teammates Comfortable adapting in the moment

Weaknesses: Easily distracted Makes unnecessary changes Poor follow through

TIPS

Coaching Tip Easy on the X’s and O’s with this type. Include some philosophy and “big picture” ideas to get their buy in.

Athlete Tip People see you as cerebral because you like concepts and then exploring and being creative with them. Ask yourself often: “is what I’m doing leading to practical results or am I just going off on a tangent?”

Parent/Mentor Tip To connect with this type, inject some realistic, practical and pragmatic points into the conversation.


TAP Athlete Type: Musketeer The Helpful Athlete

Characteristics:

Loyal True to self and others Doesn’t usually rock the boat Willing to do a favor for others Has common sense Greater focus on the team than on winning Doesn’t need to be the star Easy to talk to May easily get caught up in helping others Prefers to consider before talking

Prominent NFL Members: Drew Brees, QB Alex Smith, QB Darren Sproles, RB Frank Gore, RB Wes Welker, WR Heath Miller, TE Clay Matthews, LB Von Miller, LB Jerod Mayo, LB Patrick Willis, LB


Andrew McCutchen, OF Pedro Alvarez, 3B Troy Tulowitzki, SS Mark Trumbo, 1B

Strengths: Has a strong desire to help others Listens well Considers choices thoughtfully

Weaknesses: Could get taken advantage of Has a hard time saying ‘no’ to others May not be focused enough on winning

TIPS

Coaching Tip This type responds to a coach that is structured, even military style, as long as there is some personal warmth.

Athlete Tip Try to focus on making a good play or creating a win rather than avoiding a mistake or a loss. Using positive imagery can work for you.

Parent/Mentor Tip This type enjoys social activities and wants to help others. They will thrive playing team sports and being involved in the community. Also, use a common sense approach with them.


TAP Athlete Type: Eagle The Confident Athlete

Characteristics:

Tends to be clean cut Image conscious Likes tradition and rules Very aware of how everyone is behaving Tries to live up to society’s expectations Tends to have good work habits Reads symbolic themes into things Punctual Is neat & tidy May ignore mistakes unless brought up

Prominent NFL Members: Peyton Manning, QB Eli Manning, QB Colin Kaepernick, QB Russell Wilson, QB Philip Rivers, QB Calvin Johnson, WR Reggie Wayne, WR Reggie Bush, RB Jimmy Graham, TE J.J. Watt, DL


Mike Trout, OF Alex Gordon, OF Aaron Hill, 2B Scott Kazmir, P Madison Bumgarner, P

Strengths: Works to please others Optimistic and cooperative Plans ahead

Weaknesses: May not recognize flaws Potential to be selfrighteous May be too focused on others

TIPS

Coaching Tip This type likes order, everything to be like clockwork. Thus, the coach needs to be structured.

Athlete Tip If you have had unfortunate things happen in your past, don’t dwell on these, better yet let them go. Avoid thinking ‘what happened in the past must affect how I feel today.’

Parent/Mentor Tip This type tries hard to please others, especially parents. Remember to fill this type’s emotional tank periodically with praise for doing well, especially for something like following rules or a regimen.


TAP Athlete Type: Knight The Protective Athlete

Characteristics:

Has a strong but hidden value system Becomes upset when values are

compromised Great listener Very protective of close friends & family More focused on the teammates and

specific team members than winning Naturally tends to internally process and

consider things May appear not interested in socializing or

being around a lot of people, and are often surprised when others don’t see them as social

Tend to clam up when upset Often great with pets and animals Needs extra time with their few close

friends/family

Prominent NFL Members: Teddy Bridgewater, QB Marcus Mariota, QB Jamaal Charles, RB Le’Veon Bell, RB A.J. Green, WR Andre Johnson, WR Dez Bryant, WR Dwight Freeney, DL Julius Peppers, DL Troy Polamalu, DB Patrick Peterson, DB


Manny Machado, 3B Scooter Gennett, 2B Ben Revere, OF Giancarlo Stanton, OF

Strengths: Listens before talking Tries hard to avoid a mistake Respects the coach & mentors

Weaknesses: Difficulty with criticism Has trouble dealing with team conflict Will not open up and say what’s

bothering them

TIPS

Coaching Tip To coach this type, be authentic, be yourself. Try to see this type as a unique individual and treat them in a friendly manner if that fits you.

Athlete Tip Your strength is being able to face reality. You can help teammates do this when they are struggling. Also, make sure you prepare enough when facing a weaker opponent or you could be caught off guard.

Parent/Mentor Tip This type wants to be involved in many activities. Make sure they don’t get stretched too far.


TAP Athlete Type: Engineer The Independent Athlete

Characteristics:

Enjoys thinking things through and finding a solution

Prepares for the worst Cautious and careful to avoid mistakes Good at understanding complex tactics Honest, straightforward, admits faults Is often comfortable going with the flow

and defers to others Maintains a set of values Will dig in and become stubborn when

values are compromised or others are illogical

May be quick to show frustration or anger Seeks to conduct practice repetitions until

mastery

Prominent NFL Members: Aaron Rodgers, QB Antonio Gates, TE Steven Jackson, RB Ryan Mathews, RB Marques Colston, WR Brandon Pettigrew, TE Kevin Williams, DL Antoine Bethea, DB


Tim Lincecum, P Cole Hamels, P Jordan Walden, P Homer Bailey, P Lorenzo Cain, OF

Strengths: Honest & straightforward Carefully thinks through decisions Good at sticking with a routine

Weaknesses: May be too blunt or difficult socially May not push themselves hard Resists change without good reason

TIPS

Coaching Tip This type prefers coaches to be calm, composed and objective. Most importantly, this type does best with a coach that is consistent one that reacts the same way to similar events and situation.

Athlete Tip Your type tends to be concerned about the ability to make correct decisions in competition and in general. Try not to second guess your decision, especially after the game or competition. Life will become easier if you can reduce second guessing your decisions.

Parent/Mentor Tip Strive to be a role model for handling emotions like anger, disappointment, etc. More than anything, this type needs reassurance and consistency.


V. How to Use the Athlete Types

Coaches The Athlete Type report is the first step in understanding an athlete’s basic characteristics. This insight also

includes strengths and weaknesses of the athlete type and a few recommended tips for the athlete, coach

and parent. In the modern era, one single coaching style will not fit all types and will not connect with all

athletes. Knowing a player's athlete type and the characteristics of a given type empowers coaches to tailor

their coaching style to better relate to the individual athlete. As one coach said; "I review the Athlete Type

report on each of my players once a week. I am always able to come up with something to better relate to

each player. When I take the time to do this it takes very little effort and it pays big dividends."

At all levels and in all sports, coaches are engaged in several processes, including talent evaluation, talent

selection, athlete development and game/match strategy and management. At the premium level there is

the TAP Coach Report that provides deep insights into the athlete’s mental makeup including customized

tips and techniques for coaching the individual athlete. For collegiate and professional teams, we offer TAP

Evaluation reports that are customized per sport and competitive level containing numerous metrics & data

points critical to evaluating and selecting the right athletes for your team. Our reports also offer numerous

customized tips on how to motivate, teach and coach the athlete based upon his/her unique mental makeup

and learning style.

Teams & Athletic Camps A variety of group exercises based upon the TAP Athlete Types are available for teams and athletic camps.

These exercises are designed to build team chemistry and team unity through a better understanding of the

8 types, how to best interact and work with them, and what each type can contribute to the team.

Experience shows that these exercises create a fun, interactive and informational session to help athletes &

teams improve their mental game.

These exercises are available to TAP 360 customers from within their TAP 360 team console.

Athletes From the time of the ancient Greeks, humans have known they have selfawareness. We know that we are

unique individuals and that we possess certain characteristics. However, over the centuries it has been long

debated that our selfawareness may be skewed, biased, or even blinded.

Central to any kind of selfimprovement is increased selfawareness. This includes gaining knowledge about

one's makeup, strengths, weaknesses, and predominant characteristics. In other words, it's hard to know


where to begin improvement if you do not know where you stand. After a brief 20 minute evaluation, any

athlete can acquire an Athlete Type report that describes their makeup, including predominant

characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. It also lists some of the wellknown professional athletes who

belong to their Athlete Type. It is like knowing what tribe you originated from.

At the premium level there is the TAP Athlete Report that will vastly increase the athlete’s selfawareness

and offers many tips and suggested activities serving as a roadmap for selfimprovement. The report also

includes a goal worksheet to help the athlete execute the selfimprovement plan.

Parents Every loving parent has some natural instincts that are primordial. Loving parents have unconditional love

for their children. These kinds of parents want to protect their children from harm at all costs, even if it

means making great sacrifices, including life. This kind of love can lead to blind spots. In other words,

parents have a difficult time viewing their child through an objective lens.

The Athlete Type report helps parents see how their child compares to other athletes. It identifies their

child's athlete type and the common characteristics displayed by a particular type. It even includes tips for

the athlete and the parent. It also lists some renown professional athletes who belong to this athlete type.

The athlete type is described, including traits, strengths and weaknesses. Parents have said that it opened

their eyes to their child’s makeup, needs and motivation.

At the premium level there is the TAP Parent/Mentor Guide that drills much deeper and provides over 90

customized tips and techniques for the parent based on the unique individual makeup of their child.

VI. Athlete Types Distribution As one would expect, the TAP Athlete Types distribution varies across genders, sports and positions. The

charts below provide details on the distribution generally among athletes across all sports and as well as

distribution across the entire NFL® and the quarterback (QB) position and across the entire MLB® and the

pitcher (P) position. These distributions represent over 30,000 elite athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA,

collegiate and US Military Special Forces TAP assessments. A majority of these athletes are male, but the

female percentage in the overall TAP database is rising rapidly as the TAP expands further into collegiate &

high school athletic programs.


General Distribution


NFL Distribution

Notice how the Rocket type dominates the Quarterback position in the NFL. Whereas the Engineer type, at

10% among all athletes, is only 6% of NFL players and 3% of NFL Quarterbacks.


Notice the sharp rise in the “Knight” athlete type with the 2014 NFL Draft. From the years 19992013, the

Knight athlete type made up 13% of NFL players whereas the 2014 NFL Draft found 26% of the players

drafted were Knights. Only time will tell if this is a trend or one year anomaly.


MLB Distribution

Notice how MLB Pitchers closely track all MLB Players in TAP Athlete Type distribution. This is quite a

contrast with how different NFL Quarterbacks are from all NFL Players in TAP Athlete Type distribution.


VII. Other Available TAP Reports

The primary purpose of the TAP is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual athlete’s

mental makeup so that all the stakeholders in an athlete’s development – the athlete, coach and

parent/mentor – are armed with tools and techniques to foster development and optimize performance.

Below are details on the premium reports available for individual or package purchase by individuals at

athletetypes.com or are available through our subscriptionbased TAP 360 System designed for teams.

There are reports designed for each of the stakeholders (athlete, coach, parent/mentor) in an athlete’s

development and each report has unique content.

Coach Report A coach’s tool for better understanding and coaching an athlete based upon the athlete’s unique mental makeup. Different versions available for high school, college and professional levels of

competition.

Athlete Type Report An athlete’s guide to better selfawareness & roadmap to improve mental

performance. Free and premium versions available.

Parent Mentoring Report A parent’s guide for better understanding & mentoring an athlete based

upon the athlete’s unique mental makeup. Free and premium versions available.


TAP Coach Report A coach’s tool for better understanding and coaching an athlete based upon the athlete’s unique mental makeup

A coach can learn more about an athlete from this report than the coach might learn in an entire season of coaching him/her

The TAP Coach Report provides the coach with an understanding of the athlete’s mental makeup plus

directed coaching tips and techniques customized for each particular athlete. This report further provides

the coach with evaluative and comparative data points relevant to the athlete’s sport, position and team

data. In coaching, one style does not fit all athletes and this report will help coaches better personally

connect with athletes to coach them towards maximizing their potential in athletic competition and in life.

“I will get out a TAP Report written 5 years ago and it reads like I am the one that wrote it.”

Bill Belichick Head Coach, New England Patriots

Report Contents

Mindset Indicators – list of distinctive mindset indicators of the athlete relating to athletic competition, personality characteristics and mental aptitude

Athlete Tips – tips to deal with 8 common scenarios for athletes based upon athlete type

Trait Analysis – understand where the athlete scored on the TAP traits and how they compare to peers or team norms

Coach’s Guide – customize sports psychologist commentary for better understanding and coaching on the athlete’s: Mental Makeup, Performance Tendencies, Personal Characteristics, Coaching Suggestions, Social Style, etc.

Team Matching – lists known athletes, alumni and staff from the team’s TAP database that have a similar mental makeup

TAP Athlete Type – characteristics, strengths, weaknesses & tips for the athlete’s matched type


TAP Athlete Development Report An athlete’s guide to better selfawareness & roadmap to improve mental performance

This report provides the athlete with tips and techniques for training and developing the emotional, mental

and psychological skills crucial to performance and success. This report also includes the TAP Workbook

enabling the athlete to get more out of their physical ability by creating a development plan to optimize

mental performance in athletic competition and in the classroom.

“The TAP Athlete Development Report helped take me to another level in game performance.”

Sam Landry Quarterback, Hillsdale College

Report Contents



Athlete Tips – tips to deal with 8 common scenarios for athletes based upon athlete type


Personalized Notes – customized sports psychologist commentary on the athlete’s: Competitive Nature, Coping Style, Work Style, Mental Characteristics & Social Style

Goals & Development Worksheet – to be used in tandem with the Personalized Notes section; Provides the format and structure to create the athlete’s personal development roadmap


TAP Parent/Mentor Guide A parent’s guide for better understanding & mentoring an athlete based upon the athlete’s unique mental makeup The TAP Parent/Mentor Guide provides understanding and a communication roadmap The TAP Parent/Mentor Guide was designed to guide coaches, parents and mentors alike through the rocky road of mentoring a student athlete. This report is filled with tips and techniques for the mentor to better communicate with their student athlete and the tools to guide them in helping their student athlete develop the emotional, mental and psychological skills crucial to performance and success in athletic competition, in the classroom and generally in life.

“[It] taught us how to effectively communicate and connect with our daughter about athletics and everyday life. When our daughter read her TAP report she said ‘Finally, someone that understands me!”

Gavin & Jolynne Pike Monclova, OH

Report Contents



Mentoring Tips – tips to deal with 8 common scenarios for athletes based upon athlete type


Personalized Notes – detailed, customized sports psychologist commentary on the athlete’s: Personal Makeup, Relationships, Motivation & Interests, Mental Characteristics, Practice Habits and Performance Tendencies

Goals & Development Worksheet – to be used in tandem with the student athlete’s Personalized Notes section of their TAP Athlete Development Report; Provides the format and structure to create the athlete’s personal development roadmap


TAP Evaluation Reports Advanced athlete evaluation reports used by professional and elite college sports teams Used by Professional & Elite Collegiate Coaches for More Than 20 Years The TAP has been used by NFL®, MLB®, NBA® and collegiate athletic teams for more than 20 years to evaluate athletes and how best to coach them. It has been taken by almost every athlete invited to the NFL Combine since the 1990s.

“If you are an athletic organization trying to select and grow players, the TAP profiles will help you succeed.”

Bill Polian, ESPN Analyst / Former ViceChairman, Indianapolis Colts

Report Contents

Scoring Summary – Provides ratings on the athlete’s o TAP score overall scoring on the TAP assessment o Mental Toughness score derived from combat rating developed for US Military Special Forces to measure a soldier’s combat readiness o Concentration Speed score measures ability to focus during stressful situations like athletic competition

Impact Trait Comparison – Displays how the athlete stacks up to the team, national peers and elite athletes on the 5 TAP Impact Traits for athletic performance


Team Matching – lists known athletes, alumni and staff from the team’s TeamFit database that have a similar mental makeup



VIII. Team Analytics Track your team’s progress from year to year and compare to national peers

This new analytics module allows insights as to the

mental makeup of your entire team. These team

metrics also provide a baseline for measuring

improvement at the team level year over year.

Finally, this module provides valuable comparisons

of your team to national peer averages to learn how

your team stacks up mentally.

Sample Sections: Top Indicators Displays your team’s top indicators across all athletes showing both aggregate and

individual results across all behavioral indicators.

Trait Analysis Displays your team’s normal range in scoring on the TAP foundational traits. Track

your team’s progress year over year. When available, compare to averages of teams

across the country per sport.

Athlete Types Distribution Displays your team’s distribution of athlete types, across the whole team and by

position. Also includes a list of all players for each type. Compare your team’s ratios

year over year. When available, compare to ratios of teams across the country per

sport and per position.

TAP Scoring Displays your team’s average score and distribution range in the TAP scoring metrics

including the Mental Toughness score and Speed Concentration score. Track your

team’s progress year over year. When available, compare to averages of teams

across the country per sport.


IX. Managing a Team’s Database of Reports TAP 360

You can manage a team database of TAP Athlete Type

reports with our secure, webbased application. The free

version for teams is called the TAP 360 Starter. A paid

version is available that includes the premium TAP reports.

The online team console is your hub for inviting team

members to take the TAP, viewing reports, making

comparisons, tagging individuals and managing the team

database & overall system. The console is available via

Internet browser on PC, Mac or tablet. Learn more about

the TAP 360 at athletetypes.com



X. About The Right Profile

The TAP assessment and TAP 360 System are services of The Right Profile, a leader in talent analytics. The Right Profile delivers groundbreaking assessment and reporting applications that harness behavioral

science, our patentpending people analytics engine and detailed, easy to use reports to help organizations

make smarter personnel decisions and develop each individual to their fullest potential.

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